An examination of how abandonment in childhood creates toxic shame, leading to coping mechanisms like controlling behavior and perfectionism. This speech will also reveal how unmet emotional and physical needs impact personal development, and will offer insights into healing through empathy and self-awareness.
This panel addresses therapist-client dynamics in psychotherapy, emphasizing safety, self-awareness, and ethical practice. Black focuses on supporting clients through self-destructive patterns and normalizing their experiences. Bugental discusses training clients to participate effectively in therapy. Hellinger shares insights on family constellations to uncover hidden family dynamics. Kernberg highlights the need for neutrality, clinical expertise, and confidentiality. Additional topics include managed care, belief systems, and the complexities of eclectic approaches.
